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Building A Healthy Community

A healthier future begins with a community that cares.

Across Greenville County, meaningful change is happening — one partnership, one program, and one neighborhood at a time. Through strategic investments and trusted partnerships, the Greenville Health Authority is strengthening the organizations that serve our residents where they live, learn, and grow.

Through our Healthy Greenville and Healthy Greenville, Too! grant initiatives, Greenville Health Authority invests in organizations that are strengthening access to care, advancing health equity, and helping communities thrive. From mental wellness programs and school-based support to community health hubs and education initiatives, each grantee story reflects a shared commitment to improving quality of life throughout our county.


Grantee Stories of Impact

Explore the stories of your neighbors, schools, and local organizations to see how local partnerships are turning support into lasting change for a stronger and healthier Greenville.

  • Growing Community Support Through the Center of Hope Renovation

    The Greenville Health Authority awarded a 2024 Healthy Greenville grant of $500,000 to The Salvation Army to support the renovation of its Center of Hope Social Services Campus. This revitalized facility will become a comprehensive resource hub, offering case management, diversion programs, emergency shelter, transitional housing, basic needs support, and improved access to healthcare. By helping stabilize individuals during times of crisis, the Center of Hope empowers them to pursue…

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  • 2025 GAPS

    Community Education for Parkinson’s Care and Wellness

    Greenville Health Authority is proud to support the Greenville Area Parkinson Society (GAPS) with a 2025 Healthy Greenville, Too grant of $5,000 to expand its Lunch and Learn Education Series. This program will offer a series of educational sessions led by local, regional, and national medical professionals, providing individuals and families with trusted information, practical resources, and encouragement for living well with Parkinson’s disease. GAPS serves the needs of an…

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  • Empowering Recovery and Workforce Development at Homes of Hope

    We’re excited to continue spotlighting nonprofit organizations awarded a 2025 Healthy Greenville, Too Grant. Congratulations to Homes of Hope! Their $10,000 grant will support the Men’s Workforce Development Program, which helps men in addiction recovery gain the skills, stability, and confidence needed to build healthy, self-sufficient lives. By offering workforce training and pathways to long-term employment, this program not only transforms individual futures—it strengthens families, reduces homelessness, and contributes to…

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  • Bringing Health Home: The Unity Health Wellness Hub Opens

    The Unity Health Wellness Hub on the campus of Upstate Circle of Friends is now open — bringing critical health services directly into the heart of the Belle Meade community. Greenville Health Authority is proud to have supported this transformative project with a $1.4 million, three-year (2022–2025) Healthy Greenville grant awarded to Unity Health on Main, Upstate Circle of Friends, Just Say Something, and community partners including the Upstate American…

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  • Building Healthy Schools with CISSC

    Greenville Health Authority is honored to support Communities In Schools of South Carolina (CISSC) with a $300,000 2024 Healthy Greenville grant to expand mental wellness support for students across Greenville County. In partnership with Greenville County School District, CISSC will place dedicated staff in four Greenville elementary schools serving low-income communities. These professionals will provide whole-child support, ensuring students receive the emotional, social, and behavioral care they need to succeed…

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Be Part of a Healthier Greenville

Whether you represent an organization serving Greenville County, are interested in applying for funding, or want to follow the impact of community-based solutions in action, we invite you to stay connected and get involved.

Learn how Healthy Greenville and Healthy Greenville, Too! support transformative programs across the community.